All Obituaries

Richard Sackett, 69, of Potsdam, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the home he was born in. He was surrounded by his family, and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Richard was born September 12, 1950 to Elmer and Nodine (Lamb) Sackett. He graduated from Potsdam High School. In November 1973 he married Deborah A. Bogart in Heuvelton; she predeceased him on September 1, 2009. A good portion of his life was spent working on the family...

William Westerdick, 90, of Canton died on Monday, September 16, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse where he had been a patient for a brief stay. Born October 10, 1928 in Potsdam, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth (Dunning) Westerdick. He attended Potsdam Schools and left to serve in the US ARMY during the Korean War as a Corporal from 1948-1952. Upon his return, he worked for $1/hour in a hayfield so he could take Delores out on a date. In January of 1953, Bill married...

Mr. Peter P. Rocca, 90, of Russell, passed away on September 11, 2019 while in Florida at the residence of his son. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced as soon as completed.  Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. 

Ms. Deanna L. (Sheridan) Stevenson, 70, of Canton, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Syracuse. She was in the company of her loving family. Deanna was born June 27, 1949 in Potsdam; the daughter of Richard Sheridan and Janet Merwin. She graduated from Canton High School and from Canton ATC. Deanna worked in the Real Property Tax Office for St. Lawrence County for 35 years. Prior to working for the county, Deanna was a cook at the ATO house. She loved...

Bernice E. Cary, 55, of Ogdensburg and formerly of Potsdam, died at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse on Thursday, July 18, 2019 where she was in the company of both her given family and her United Helpers Family. Bernice was born August 27, 1963, the daughter of O. George and Joan B. (Miller) Cary. Born with spina bifida, she led a life of challenges but made the absolute best of the hand she was dealt. Bernice enjoyed playing cards, stuffed animals and music. One always knew where you stood...

Stephen F. Bonno, 62 of Lisbon passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the comfort of his home, where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Stephen was born September 24, 1956 in Canton, the son of the late Earl and Mary (Brandt) Bonno. Being a lifelong resident of Lisbon, he graduated from Lisbon Central School in 1974. On June 11, 1977, Stephen was married to Connie Garlough. They celebrated 42 years of...

Shirley M. Ames, 79, of Canton, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where she had been since May 16, 2019. Shirley was born November 20, 1939 in Madrid, the daughter of the late Henry and Elva Murray. She graduated from Madrid Central School. She worked for Barlow’s Nursing Home and then in Chaney Dining Hall at Canton ATC for 20 + years. Shirley married Clarence E. Ames on April 23, 1957 at St. John’s Church in Madrid with Father Dewey,...

Vernon K. “Brownie” Brown Jr., 78, of West Pierrepont died unexpectedly at his home, on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Brownie was born August 25, 1940 in Potsdam, son of the late Vernon K. and Viola (Jessmer) Brown. He graduated in 1958 from Canton Central School and began a bricklayer’s apprenticeship. Following the apprenticeship, he became a member of the Bricklayer’s Local Union 81, working for various companies including Fisher & Rexford, L&H, William F....

Maxine M. Ricalton, 78, formerly of Canton passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Rochester, NY. Maxine was born April 2, 1941 in West Pierrepont, New York; she was the daughter of the late Howard and Katherine (Chase) Moore. Maxine was president of the South Pierrepont 4H Club for four years and graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School in 1960 and from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Watertown in 1963. She was the Class President her junior and senior...

CANTON – Craig M. Adams, 48, Howardville Rd., Canton, NY passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 10, 2019 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Born in Rutland, Vt. on Feb. 18, 1971, the son of Nancee Barney and Sherman Weston Adams III. Most of his schooling was in Cape Cod, MA prior to moving to Canton in 1987. Craig was married to Amber L. Latimer on May 5, 2006. Craig was a carpenter and an all-around handyman. His sense of humor was contagious. He loved to make...